3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,992 miles

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problem #8

Aug 072020

S80

  • 119,375 miles
Swapped battery at O'reilly's auto parts. All manufacturer safety protocols followed. After swapping out w/new battery: Climate control module not working- SRS airbag 'service urgent' errors. Volvo quoting $2500 to replace ccm, $800 for rebuild-process. Dim is also fried. No heat or A/C- airbag accidental deployment risk. Quick search online shows this is a Volvo issue specific to S60, S80 & XC70 models (all years) filed compliant w/vt state ag- cap 2020-07438 original repair order attached

- Barre, VT, USA

problem #7

Nov 022015

S80

  • 0 miles
I was driving and my car lights and all the electronic stop working and turn off

- Merced, CA, USA

problem #6

Nov 062008

S80

  • 70,000 miles
Last year my S80 Volvo stalled on the highway due to an ETM defect. Two days, I experienced another serious safety issue with the Volvo. I was driving the car on a busy street. Suddenly, an electronic message came up indicating a problem with the air bag. Then two seconds later, a 'check engine message' came up. Within another minute another message indicated 'transmission service required urgently'. then within two minutes the car went to a limp mode. They were cars behind me. It was a miracle that we were not involved in an accident. I searched the internet and found out that many people have experienced similar problems. I found many complaints online related to Volvo sudden transmission failure. Some were even involved in accidents when their cars suddenly stopped. I am wondering whether the government had looked at this serious safety hazard. Volvo must be aware of the defect. I am very concerned that no one holds them accountable and that no recall has been made thus far to address this issue. I had the car towed to the nearest Volvo garage. I was told that the transmission needs to be replaced. It will cost $5000 to fix the car. I called Volvo North America to report the problem. They did not help.

- Glencoe, IL, USA

problem #5

Nov 162005

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,561 miles
While driving in highway traffic, the car has a sudden loss of speed & steering & completely stalls. 1st time 3/17/04 throttle body control unit was replaced. 2nd time 11/26/05 mass air flow meter was replaced. Both times was able to restart car after coasting to shoulder. One other time as well, date not noted. These are the same symptoms as reported under complaint PE05041 involving the electronic throttle control module (ETM).

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

problem #4

Aug 042005

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles
Car began lurching when idling. Took to dealer, who said the electronic throttle module needed replacement - and that nhts was investigating this.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

problem #3

Mar 092004

(reported on)

S80

  • miles
Consumer was dissatisfied with the numerous repairs done to her vehicle within a year. (nar)

- Davidson, NC, USA

problem #2

Jul 012004

S80

  • miles
Problems with 2000 S80 T6.

- High Point, NC, USA

problem #1

Oct 272000

(reported on)

S80

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle shuts down while driving and engine check light illuminates. Volvo has been contacted.

- Rockville, MD, USA